Come and play!
We are Badminton Geelong
Our vision is to become recognised as a leading sports organisation in our region, with an engaged membership, participant and volunteer base, providing an unrivalled performance pathway to elite levels
Our mission is to promote and develop badminton in the greater Geelong region by generating wider awareness of the benefits of playing the sport
Our Core Values
Inclusion
Acceptance and respect for all
Integrity
Honesty in every action we take
Teamwork
Unity and collaboration with all
Approachability
Welcoming and available to all stakeholders
Innovation
Adopting creative approaches to participation and events
Visibility
playing a strong role in the sporting community
We offer
international standard courts
Badminton Geelong offers six dedicated international standard courts at the Geelong Badminton Centre, part of the Leisuretime Sports Precinct in Norlane. Courts are available for hire, with regular social and competition events held for both members and casual players.
Badminton Geelong offers the highest standard of play in the region, hosting regular tournaments. While competitive, games are played in good spirits, with positive sportsmanship and fair play paramount at all times.
At geelong
We build champions
Badminton Geelong has developed many Olympic and Commonwealth Games standard players from junior ranks. Many still play at the Badminton Geelong Centre socially. Jacob Schueler, the 2022 Australian national singles champion, is a former Badminton Geelong junior.
Our Olympic and Commonwealth games representatives:
- Judy Nyirati
- Julie McDonald
- Michaela Wise
- Wendy Shinners
- Darren McDonald
- Craig Booley
- Mark Synot
- Max Williams
Badminton has a storied history in Geelong
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our history
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Became an incorporated association
We want to promote and develop badminton in the greater Geelong region by generating wider awareness of the benefits of playing the sport
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More Players, More Teams
The association boasted more than 60 teams and 400 players.
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Central Location
Six standard badminton courts were provided at the then Corio Leisuretime Centre.
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Dedicated Courts
Badminton Geelong financed an additional six international standard courts at the Leisuretime Sports Precinct.
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New Player Lounge
A players lounge, named after leading coach Betty Sapwell, was added.
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60th Anniversary
Badminton Geelong celebrated 60 years of the sport in Geelong by naming a 60th anniversary team, administrator and coach.
Badminton Geelong was responsible for initiating the Barwon Sports Academy.
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The Australian Masters Games
The Australian Masters Games was brought to Geelong by Badminton Geelong.
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Welcome Taraflex courts
Badminton Geelong purchased six Taraflex courts mats to enhance the stadium’s reputation as one of Australia’s best.
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Geelong Badminton Academy established.
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